Jawans of Indian and Chinese army play volleyball

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Press Trust of India Kolkata
Last Updated : Apr 15 2014 | 4:26 PM IST
Signalling bonhomie among troops on the two sides, a delegation of the Chinese People's Liberation Army played a friendly volleyball match with Indian jawans along the Nathu La pass in Sikkim, officials said today.
A special border personnel meeting was held with a PLA delegation at Nathu La on Monday to celebrate the Indian harvest festival.
The delegation comprising eight officers from both sides were led by officers in the rank of brigadier.
The meeting was held in a warm and cordial atmosphere with the PLA delegation members wishing their Indian counterparts.
After the meeting, men from both sides of the border played a friendly volleyball match.
Official sources said PLA seemed keen for more such sporting activities in the near future with the Indian Army.
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First Published: Apr 15 2014 | 4:26 PM IST

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